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UEFA Champions League “Final Eight” set to be played in August in Portugal

The last eight teams left alive for the UEFA Champions League will play in an abbreviated tournament in Portugal to decide the champion this year, according to various reports.

The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final of Europe’s top competition will be played in Lisbon’s two biggest stadiums: the Estádio da Luz and the Estádio José Alvalade.

Estádio da Luz, officially named Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica, is the home of SL Benfica. Meanwhile, the Estádio José Alvalade is where Sporting CP play.

Original final hosts Istanbul will be compensated with the right to stage a future final.